Respiratory Therapist - PT
Core
Assess patient respiratory status, perform interventions, and plan care outcomes for patients in acute/subacute units.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (PT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Respiratory care program graduate, Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license, CPR/BLS certification, ACLS certification, Data analysis, Patient assessment, Emergency procedures, Infection control
Preferred skills
Bachelor of Science in healthcare, 1+ year acute/subacute experience
Technologies
Office machines, Medical equipment
Responsibilities
Collect and interpret patient data, Plan care outcomes, Perform respiratory interventions, Report status changes to supervisors/physicians, Maintain confidentiality of health information, Adhere to safety and infection control procedures